Aung San Suu Kyi to visit Singapore

Channel News AsiaAung San Suu Kyi to visit SingaporeChannel News AsiaDr Alistair Cook, visiting research fellow at the East Asian Institute of the National University of Singapore, explained: "Economic development, if it's to be the benefit of all Myanmar people, needs to come along with greater transparency, political ...

Teen Singapore triathlete Denise Chia is just your next

Yahoo! Singapore NewsTeen Singapore triathlete Denise Chia is just your next-door overachieverYahoo! Singapore NewsSafe to say, the 1.68m-tall, 56kg national youth triathlete is definitely not your average Singaporean teen. “My friends think I'm crazy,” Chia told Yahoo! Singapore last week, before an evening swim session at the United World College campus in Tampines.

"Ilo Ilo" and Anthony Chen's next big challenge — the Singapore audience

Channel News Asia"Ilo Ilo" and Anthony Chen's next big challenge — the Singapore audienceChannel News AsiaSINGAPORE: Was it that good? Or are they just being kind? Those were thoughts that went through the mind of the cast and crew of "Ilo Ilo" when the Singapore-made film received a 15 minute standing ovation after the film's screening at Cannes in May.

Al Jaber to visit Singapore as S R Nathan Fellow

Channel News AsiaAl Jaber to visit Singapore as S R Nathan FellowChannel News AsiaThe Fellowship is a new high-level programme to invite foreign leaders and opinion-shapers to Singapore to exchange ideas, experiences and perspectives on current and long-term challenges with Singapore leaders and senior government officials.

More than 7 in 10 Singapore workers happy: Survey

Straits TimesMore than 7 in 10 Singapore workers happy: SurveyStraits TimesOffice workers crossing Maxwell Road in the central business district (CBD) area. Many people grumble about their jobs but it seems most Singapore employees are satisfied with their lot and will probably stick with their employer for a few more years ...

Failed wedding proposal goes viral

Yahoo! Singapore News (blog)Failed wedding proposal goes viralYahoo! Singapore News (blog)Home · Singapore · Blogs · Inspiring People · Property · Your View · Videos · World · Africa · Asia · Australia/NZ · Europe · Greater China · Malaysia · Middle East · U.S. · Business · Economy · Stocks · Personal Finance · Tech · Internet · Gadgets ...

Micron Semiconductor Asia lays off 150 from four facilities, 30 from Singapore

Straits TimesMicron Semiconductor Asia lays off 150 from four facilities, 30 from SingaporeStraits TimesThis latest retrenchment exercise comes on the back of an announcement last week that Japanese chemicals firm ISK will shut its facility in Singapore and axe 195 staff. Micron employs about 7,500 workers here in its three manufacturing plants and a ...

Changi Airport's "Project Jewel" to enhance Singapore's appeal as global ...

Channel News AsiaChangi Airport's "Project Jewel" to enhance Singapore's appeal as global ...Channel News AsiaIt will be designed by a consortium led by world renowned architect Moshe Safdie, who also did Singapore's Marina Bay Sands(photo: Changi Airport Group). Aritist's impression of 'Project Jewel', the new mixed-use complex to be constructed on the car ...

Remembering Abdul Kadir: the 'smiling' legend of Singapore silat

Yahoo! Singapore NewsRemembering Abdul Kadir: the 'smiling' legend of Singapore silatYahoo! Singapore NewsAn exceptional friend; mentor; athlete and martial artist; a person who wore a constant smile in the face of adversity. Recently-deceased Singapore silat fighter Abdul Kadir Ibrahim was all of the above, and much more, according to the local silat ...

Utusan columnist says would have attacked Singapore over island

The Malay Mail OnlineUtusan columnist says would have attacked Singapore over islandThe Malay Mail OnlineKUALA LUMPUR, Aug 16 — Malaysia should have waged war on Singapore to keep Pulau Batu Puteh instead of bringing the dispute to the International Court of Justice, Utusan Malaysia columnist Ridhuan Tee Abdullah wrote in an editorial today.

Room Keys: Fairmont Singapore

National PostRoom Keys: Fairmont SingaporeNational PostIf it's the bright lights and city buzz that draws you to Singapore, you couldn't ask for a better room with a view than one in this Fairmont property. Within steps of two metro stops, as well as several sights, this is a great base for someone who ...

August 9 Photo Brief: 'Kiss

Baltimore Sun (blog)August 9 Photo Brief: 'Kiss-in' protests Russia's anti-gay laws, Singapore's ...Baltimore Sun (blog)Former Prime Minister of Singapore Lee Kuan Yew (left) waves a light stick during Singapore's national day parade celebrations, August 9, 2013. The city state celebrates 48 years of independence on Friday. (Edgar Su/Reuters). Drivers wait in line on a ...

Singapore economy to grow by 2.5

The Malay Mail OnlineSingapore economy to grow by 2.5-3.5pc this year, says LeeThe Malay Mail OnlineA woman takes photos of an art installation titled 'United 65' by Singaporean artist Ryf Zaini at a mall in Singapore August 9, 2013. — Reuters picSINGAPORE, Aug 9 — Singapore's economy is holding steady and expected to grow by between 2.5 and 3.5 ...

Dubliner found dead at home in Singapore

Irish IndependentDubliner found dead at home in SingaporeIrish IndependentShe was involved in sales at the Singapore Private Aircraft Conference and Expo in April and took to Twitter the same month to say: "Loving it so much over here." The following month she said she "couldn't be happier" in Singapore and that "everything ...

Library futures: Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

The GuardianLibrary futures: Nanyang Technological University, SingaporeThe GuardianChoy Fatt Cheong: 'We need to shift our focus to developing services that incorporate the broader information universe.' It's difficult to predict the future as libraries exist in a fast changing environment, but one thing seems clear – the ...

Room Keys: Four Seasons Singapore

National PostRoom Keys: Four Seasons SingaporeNational PostThe Four Seasons is a stately oasis of calm minutes away from Singapore's always-busy Orchard Road. Accommodating to business travellers, couples looking for an escape and families (with many children-specific features), this is a good base to retreat ...

Lee Kuan Yew: Singapore's low birth rate not my fault

The Malay Mail OnlineLee Kuan Yew: Singapore's low birth rate not my faultThe Malay Mail OnlineSINGAPORE, Aug 6 — Singapore's founding father Lee Kuan Yew has denied his policies were to blame for the city's low birth rate, and said financial handouts for young couples would not solve the problem. In excerpts from a new book to be launched ...

China's Offshore Push Shakes Singapore Builders of Oil

Wall Street JournalChina's Offshore Push Shakes Singapore Builders of Oil-Drilling RigsWall Street JournalSingapore's rig makers, Keppel Corp.'s Keppel Offshore and Marine unit and SembCorp Marine Ltd., which both posted lower second-quarter profits, are responding by trying to move upmarket, with equipment that can drill for oil and gas at greater depths ...

Singapore at important juncture: S Iswaran

Channel News AsiaSingapore at important juncture: S IswaranChannel News AsiaSINGAPORE: Minister in Prime Minister's Office S Iswaran has said Singapore is at an important juncture where its economy is undergoing a major transformation. Socially, the country has an ageing population that will need more care and at the same time ...

SingTel to offer NFC payments in Singapore and Australia

NFC WorldSingTel to offer NFC payments in Singapore and AustraliaNFC WorldSingapore-based mobile network operator SingTel has announced a partnership with Visa that will enable customers in Singapore and Australia, where it operates as Optus, to use its mCash mobile payments solution at any Visa PayWave acceptance point.